Stretch marks are stripes that mark the skin, particularly in the stomach, chest and hip area. They appear as a result of a disorganized collagen network and the rupture of dermal elastin fibers. Stretch marks are not always caused by pregnancy; they can also occur as a result of sudden weight variations and hormonal imbalances, particularly during puberty or the menopause. Galenic Elancyl Stretch Mark Cream plays an important role, by preserving and strengthening the quality of collagen and elastin fibers. Results: Absence of stretch marks after birth is about 82,5% Texture: Creamy texture tested on pregnant women Beauty Expertise: The creamy, non-greasy texture of this cream combined with its delicate fragrance will gently embrace you. Practical and instantly absorbed, you will be able to dress immediately. Concentrated in safflower oil and marine extracts, enriched with a restructuring, pro-vitamin B5 complex, it increases the skin’s resistance to stretching. It effectively prevents stretch marks forming. Innovation: Sea tissue extract: nourishing, cells energizing Safflower oil: nourishing Re-structuring complex (amino acid, organic silicium, vitamin E): repairer Pro-vitamin B5: Moisturizing* and nourishing complex Directions: To be used as of the 4th month of pregnancy. It is also suitable for stretch marks occurring at puberty, or caused by extreme variations in weight. Apply once or twice a day to areas where stretch marks are likely to appear. Avoid the nipples if breastfeeding.